STAN KENTON
Los Angeles Neophonic
Los Angeles Neophonic
FANFARE
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
For a relatively brief period the Los Angeles Neophonic orchestra was the world's only permanent resident orchestra devoted to contemporary music. This LP, conducted by the orchestra's inspiration, Stan Kenton, contains music by Hugo Montenegro, Johnny Williams, Allyn Ferguson, Jimmy Knight and Russ Garcia that attempts to combine together aspects of classical with jazz. Much of the time the results are somewhat pompous and stiff although there are several features for altoist Bud Shank; other soloists include Bob Cooper on oboe, trumpeter Gary Barone, vibraphonist Emil Richards and the tenor of Bill Perkins. The music, like the project, had good intentions but is uneven.
For a relatively brief period the Los Angeles Neophonic orchestra was the world's only permanent resident orchestra devoted to contemporary music. This LP, conducted by the orchestra's inspiration, Stan Kenton, contains music by Hugo Montenegro, Johnny Williams, Allyn Ferguson, Jimmy Knight and Russ Garcia that attempts to combine together aspects of classical with jazz. Much of the time the results are somewhat pompous and stiff although there are several features for altoist Bud Shank; other soloists include Bob Cooper on oboe, trumpeter Gary Barone, vibraphonist Emil Richards and the tenor of Bill Perkins. The music, like the project, had good intentions but is uneven.
Jim Amlotte Bass, Trombone
John Worster Bass
John Lowe Clarinet, Clarinet (Bass), Clarinet (Contrabass), E Flat Clarinet, Flute, Flute (Alto), Piccolo, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Bass), Sax (Tenor)
Don Lodice Clarinet, Clarinet (Bass), Clarinet (Contrabass), E Flat Clarinet, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Bass), Sax (Tenor)
Bob Cooper Clarinet, Clarinet (Bass), Oboe, Sax (Tenor)
Bud Shank Clarinet, Flute, Flute (Alto), Piccolo, Reeds, Sax (Alto)
Bill Perkins Clarinet, Flute, Flute (Alto), Piccolo, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
Nick Ceroli Drums
John Cave French Horn
Vincent DeRosa French Horn
Bill Hinshaw French Horn
Arthur Maebe French Horn
Richard Perissi French Horn
Dennis Budimir Guitar
Frank Carlson Percussion, Timpani
Claude Williamson Piano
Gilbert Falco Trombone
Bob Fitzpatrick Trombone
Vern Friley Trombone
Gary Barone Trumpet
Frank Higgins Trumpet
Ollie Mitchell Trumpet
Dalton Smith Trumpet
John Bambridge Tuba
Emil Richards Vibraphone
John Worster Bass
John Lowe Clarinet, Clarinet (Bass), Clarinet (Contrabass), E Flat Clarinet, Flute, Flute (Alto), Piccolo, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Bass), Sax (Tenor)
Don Lodice Clarinet, Clarinet (Bass), Clarinet (Contrabass), E Flat Clarinet, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Bass), Sax (Tenor)
Bob Cooper Clarinet, Clarinet (Bass), Oboe, Sax (Tenor)
Bud Shank Clarinet, Flute, Flute (Alto), Piccolo, Reeds, Sax (Alto)
Bill Perkins Clarinet, Flute, Flute (Alto), Piccolo, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
Nick Ceroli Drums
John Cave French Horn
Vincent DeRosa French Horn
Bill Hinshaw French Horn
Arthur Maebe French Horn
Richard Perissi French Horn
Dennis Budimir Guitar
Frank Carlson Percussion, Timpani
Claude Williamson Piano
Gilbert Falco Trombone
Bob Fitzpatrick Trombone
Vern Friley Trombone
Gary Barone Trumpet
Frank Higgins Trumpet
Ollie Mitchell Trumpet
Dalton Smith Trumpet
John Bambridge Tuba
Emil Richards Vibraphone
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